Re: [ST] new subject: ST & wheelies

["rmasiak" <rmasiak@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know?  What you're describing sounds like a 2nd gear wheelie.  My
owners manual shows the 00 ST & RS geared the same.  When I wheelie my RS in
1st my RPM's are around 4500-5000 then I just wick it and wahooo!  Now in
2nd gear I have the RPM's up to about 6000-6500 (who knows maybe 7K), then a
quick off to full so I load the front and with the help of fork spring
action and alittle tug I lift it.

I currently running 19/43, shortly going to 18/43 hoping that I can power
wheelie in 2nd with no effort from the springs or me.

I'm not an expert by any means though.  I've had my RS nearly a year and
I've only wheelied maybe 12-15 times in a safe place (empty lot or deserted
road).  I'll admit I'm a bit chicken and I don't want to crash my baby so I
do it very cautiously if/when at all.

P.S.
Works much better on cold days, say 70 or less.  Love that dense cold air.
Does wonders for HP increase.  I almost power wheelied in 2nd with no effort
on a brisk 55 degree Florida day.

- -Rich
00' Sprint RS
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Chris <strizver@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] new subject: ST & wheelies


> Pulling wheelies? In stock form? Nah... I can pop a wheelie in first by
> getting up to 7500 rpm, letting it drop to about 6000, then opening the
> throttle full. Going up a slight incline helps quite a bit and makes it
> easier. Perhaps a more experienced person can actually ride the wheelie
out,
> but I usually end up letting the front end down a little harder than it
> seems I should.
>
> -Chris



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